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MEDICAL BASED PROGRAMS
PERSONAL
ASSESSMENT
PROGRAMS
The
GOLD Evaluation
The Evaluation
The Gold Evaluation is a
comprehensive medical and physical health appraisal aimed at the pre
40 year old executive. The evaluations are conducted in one of our
centrally located medical centres for the ease and convenience of
employees.
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here to locate your nearest Medical Centre
Each individual receives
a Gold Evaluation Report Folder outlining all results in an easy to
understand manner.
Our aim is to ensure any
potential health and medical ailments are identified before they occur
and to implement lifestyle strategies to counteract such problems.
OUR ASSESSMENT IS DIVIDED
INTO 4 CATEGORIES
1. PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE
Covers extensively your
personal and family medical background - to ensure our team is aware
of any past injuries and illnesses.
2. MEDICAL & PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION
- medical component
- physical component
- specialist component
Unlike competitors we insist
on engaging specialists for certain gender and age specific tests
3. PATHOLOGY TESTING
Standard Tests -
the most comprehensive pathology tests covering all general areas
of your health
4. DISCUSSION
Detailed discussion of your results
with a medical practitioner.
The Specific Components
PART 1: PERSONAL HISTORY
QUESTIONNAIRE
- personal medical history
- family medical history
- general lifestyle/habits
history
- general illness and ailments
history
- womens specific medical
history
- mens specific medical
history
PART 2: MEDICAL &
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Conducted by an experienced
Medical Practitioner
Medical Component
- detailed consultation
with a medical practitioner
- review of personal history
questionnaire
- personal symptoms review
and further investigation
- discussion of relevant
Cardiac Risk Factors
- discussion of relevant
Cancer Risk Factors
Physical Component
General Measurement Tests
- height and weight and
target weight range
- skinfold test - % body
fat
- girth measurements -
arms, chest, waist, hips, thighs & calves
Cardiovascular Health
Tests
- pulse § blood pressure
measurement
- examination of the heart
- examination of peripheral
arteries and veins
- resting ECG test
Respiratory Health Tests
- examination of the lungs
- sputum examination (if
applicable)
- lung function tests
Abdominal Health Tests
- detailed abdominal examination
(including assessment of liver, spleen , gall bladder, bowel, pancreas,
kidneys and urinary bladder)
- examination of groins
(with particular attention to hernias)
- rectal examination (if
applicable, including prostate assessment)
- urine examination (if
applicable)
Musculoskeletal Health
Tests
- detailed examination
of all joints, bones and muscles
- detailed examination
of spine (from neck to lower back)
- determination of gait
and posture
- screening for suitability
to undertake physiotherapy
Neurological Health Tests
- detailed neurological
examination (including assessment of power, tone, reflexes, coordination,
sensation and cranial nerves)
- detailed eye examination
(including assessment of visual acuity and fundoscopy)
- detailed ear examination
(including hearing assessment)
Womens Specific Health
Tests
(A female doctor may be
requested)
- detailed breast and axilla
examination (may include mammography if applicable)
- pelvic examination (including
speculum exam and cervical pap smear)
Miscellaneous Tests
- examination of all lymph
nodes
- examination of the thyroid
gland
- examination of mouth,
throat and tonsils
- examination of the skin
(including detection of skin cancers)
PART 3: PATHOLOGY
Standard Tests
- cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol
- triglycerides
- liver function
- kidney function
- diabetes (fasting glucose
level)
- haemoglobin
§ blood coagulation
- urinalysis
- electrolyte count
- blood film examination
PART 4: DISCUSSION
Participants will undergo a detailed
discussion of the results with an Executive Health Group Medical Practitioner.
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